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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1929

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Hoover to ask Britain about resuming disarmament talks

Washington reports President elect Hoover plans to approach Britain early in his term to explore resuming disarmament negotiations halted at Geneva in 1927. Sir Esme Howard’s remarks are read as hinting at a possible new conference this year, with American naval plans drawing scrutiny in Parliament and U.S. Senate.

Washington D. C Hoover Great Britain Geneva United Press Esme Howard London Senate United States Britain Coolidge Sir Esme England Baldwin

Trotzky on Way to Angora from Constantinople

Constantinople reports Jean Trotzky left the city yesterday and was believed to be traveling toward Broussa then by car to Karakaya where the midnight express to Angora departs. He arrived Tuesday from Russian Turkestan where he had been in exile and has kept to the Soviet consulate, with plans to remain on Soviet embassy grounds in Angora.

Constantinople Jean Trotzky Broussa Karakaya Angora Trotzky Russian Turkestan

Funeral notices for Wenthe Greenley Burton in Waterloo area

Funeral services are set for Arthur H. Wenthe 35 of 39 Bicker street at Immanuel Lutheran Church Monday at 10 30 a m with Becker Chapman American Legion pallbearers. burial in Fairview. Surviving family includes widow Florence Whitson and six siblings plus father and mother. Mrs James Greenley 63 dies at home near Raymond with services Monday in O Keefe Towne chapel. burial Elmwood. Leora B Burton died in Milwaukee and services in O Keefe Towne chapel Monday at 2 40 p m with burial beside her husband Benjamin F Burton at Fairview.

Arthur H. Wentre Arthur H. Wenthe Bicker Street Immanuel Lutheran Church A. H. Semmann Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Post Fairview Mer. Wenthe Stewart-Simmons Press Bremer County Waterloo L. Florence Whitson Westhe Twe Erwin James Greenley Raymond Dubuque County Black Hawk County James Tf. Greenley George ‘Troutman Walter Brockey Clifford Greenley John Medd Minos Charles Medd Minnesota George William Hopper Medd Leora B. Burton Milwaukee O'Keefe & Towne Chapel Clarence Miller Christian Science Reader Benjamin F. Burton Logan House

Waterloo Forward Expansion urged by Rath Packing chief

Jonn W. Roth, president of Rath Packing, endorses the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Forward Expansion movement. He notes a trend of industries leaving major metropolitan centers for smaller progressive cities and argues Waterloo should be ready to attract adaptable, diversified industries. The movement is seen as a step toward realizing this growth.

Jonn W. Roth Rath Packing Company Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Waterloo Chamber ‘of Commerce

Slugger Attacks Night Policeman at Manchester

Manchester Indiana February 16 L B Pride a night patrolman was slugged while answering a call near the Illinois Central freight depot. He suffered facial and head injuries and could not tell if blows came from a fall or icy walk. He reached Riverside hotel for first aid. No clues or motive known.

Courier Manchester L. B. Pride Bolbe Ilinois Central West Manchester Pride Riverside Hotel

Manchester Girl Injured in Fall at Kindergarten

Margaret Miller, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller, suffered a severe cut over her left eye after a fall at the Manchester kindergarten school. She was attending a folk dancing class when she toppled from a desk during morning activities.

Courier Special Service Manchester Margaret Miller Glenn Miller

Kellogg backs embargo on war munitions

Secretary of State Kellogg urged the Porter resolution before the House Military Affairs Committee to authorize the president to embargo arms and ammunition to nations preparing for or in war, framing the move as essential to world peace. Meanwhile, Des Moines reports Albert Borens of Atlantic headed the Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers Association for a third term, with George Hamilton and George B. Healey elected as directors. Four typhoid cases were recorded: Paul Berggren, Harold Blough, Edward Koethler, and James D. Wade, listed with ages and addresses.

Washington, D. C U.pi Kellogg Homse Des Moines U.ri Albert Borens Atlantic Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers Association Afcernion George Hamilton Oskaloosa George B. Healey Dubuque Paul Berg Grén Summit Avenue Harold Blough Forest Ayne Edward Koethler Leland Avenue James D. Wade Wellington Street

Ramsey Family Heads to Chicago and Washington

Mrs. R. J. Ramsey and daughter Marie depart for Chicago. Miss Ramsey plans to continue to Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ramsey will stay longer to visit her son James in the capital.

Chicago R. J. Ramsey Marie Miss Ramsey Washington, D.C Ramsey James

Pills Kill Child in Rock Island Find

A child died in Rock Island after taking laxative pills found in a bullet drawer during a Valentine search. The incident is reported as a fatal accident linked to improper storage of medicines.

Rock Island Dune Barber Valentines

Fire alarms report two incidents in local area

Friday at 9 26 a m a residence on 616 Independence reports rubbish in the basement with an alight caused fire. Saturday at 12 10 p m Coca Cola Betting Works at 804 Commercial reports a defective chimney but no damage occurred and no injuries. An advertisement for Herman C Miller provides contact details.

Enina Independence Mt Coca-Cola Betting Works

Detroit Gunmen Identified as Spies in Gang Slaying

Chicago reports three Detroit gunmen, Harry and Phil Keywell and Eddie Fletcher, identified from photos as spies planted to observe targets before Thursday’s seven killing. Moran blames Capone gang. officials push for tighter enforcement as police actions widen, with arrests anticipated.

Detroit Chicago Harry Phil Keyweill Eddie Fletcher George Bugs) Moran Moran John A. Swanson Cutago Cook County Russell al Capone Cicero Cepone Florida The Herald and Examiner al Capone Gang Frederick BD. Siilowaey

East High Grad Joins Navy Radio at Balboa

Thomas Carpenter, East High school graduate and Navy radio man, writes from Balboa Canal Zone after arriving from San Diego on January 12. He notes calm seas, no seasickness, and describes Balboa as pleasant after eight months stationed at the U S Navy radio school. Carpenter previously worked at Allstadt & Langlas bakery in town.

Waterloo Thomas Carpenter M. Carpenter Florence Street Balboa Canal Zone San Diego Cal U. S. Navy Nicaragua Neptune East High School Allstadt & Langlas Bakery

Bride of One Week Files for Divorce in Des Moines

Des Moines reports a marriage of Bel Erickson and John Welsh lasting only a week. The bride, who wed on February 9, filed a divorce petition today alleging abuse and mistreatment by her husband.

Des Moines Bel] Erickson John Welsh Wenad Twirh

Birth announcements list many newborn daughters

Birth notices from various families include Andrea, Cuca, Margaret Kay, Jean, Marelyn Jean, Geraldins Bur endless, Esther May, Sarma Dell, Petrista Latise and others born in February and January at multiple addresses and hospitals. Names include Ms and Mrs John Eselvel Paschal Lujan Homer Fike James Robin Owen Billingsley Paul Glen Harry Pinen Deliner O Toole Claude Johnson Carl Tharnett and Norveal Charles Arm létsong Presbyterian hospital.

John Eselvel Jefferson Andrea Paschal Lujan aAdans Fen Cuca Homer Fike Paul Glen Harry Pinen Aledann Geraldins Burendle Ervin B. Williams Dune Krrion Deliner O'Toole Dawson Marelyn Jean George T. R. Shafer Waterloo Ton Robert Eugene Bfrs Clarence Hackett Berth Bettye Htge Claude, Johnson Lavejey Petrista Latise Carl Tharnett Biz Eievegih Street Sarma Dell Brat Norveal Charles Armlétsong Presbyterian Hospital Norval William

Cold Iowa church blamed for minister turned thief

Rev. Joe M. King, 23, former Riverton pastor, said cold church conditions and a lack of furnace drove him to crime after leaving Shenandoah High School and a Denver Bible college. Detained in Dallas on burglary charges, he admits stealing food money a cash register and a talking machine. He faces penitentiary duties as chaplain’s assistant.

Dallas Tex Iowa Joe M. King King Riverton Shenandoah Christian Bible College Denver Texas Asx The Christian Church Shenandoah High School J. B. King Norwich Shenantoah

Epidemiologist Studies Scarlet Fever Spread in Waterloo

Dr J C Jordan of the University of Iowa epidemiology unit visits Waterloo to interview families and workers in factories as part of a comprehensive study of the scarlet fever epidemic. He arrived at the mayor and city clerk’s request and will cooperate with City Health Officer Dr J R Thompson in gathering data to prevent further spread.

J. C. Jordan Iowa City University of Iowa Waterloo Jordan Glenn A. Tibbitts Charles MacKay J. R Thompson

Sky Diners Serve Breakfast in Air Between Cleveland and Chicago

In Cleveland on February 15 AP reports Sky diners carry breakfast for travelers from Cleveland to Chicago aboard Miss Cleveland, a 12 passenger tri motor Fokker. The chef serves eggs toast fruit and coffee as the plane cruises at 5000 to 10000 feet prior to a Chicago arrival at 8 34. Also operated between Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago by Universal Aviation.

Cleveland, O Sky Diners Cleveland Chicago Cleveland Municipal Lake Eris Chicago Municipal Sky Universal Aviation Corporation Minneapolis St. Paul

Evanston Girl Burns Head in Furnace Attempt

Evanston Illinois Miss Helen Friedrich 22 was observed in Chicago psychiatric hospital after thrusting her head and shoulders into a furnace at her home. Doctors noted childhood ear trouble and recent influenza illness as factors. The incident appears linked to a similar act by Miss Elfreda Kasak at a Lake Bluff police station, who died from burns.

Evanston Helen Friedrich Chicago G W. Boot Friedrich Helen

Temperatures Forecast Via Sparse OCR Fragments

Fragmented weather note lists Friday maximums, Friday night minimums, Saturday morning and afternoon times with unclear values. Names of times appear garbled and repetition disrupts clarity. readable context suggests a multi time window forecast with daytime warmth and potential precipitation indicated by stray letters.

George W. Hughes 71 Cedar Falls postmaster dies

Cedar Falls notices the death of George W. Hughes 71 a longtime civic figure and band supporter. He served two terms as postmaster from 1915 to 1924 and chaired Cedar Falls streets. Survived by widow two sons a daughter a brother and a sister. Funeral tentative for Monday at St Patrick's church.

Courier Cedar Falls George W. Hughes Woodrow Wilson Hughes Indiana Webster City Hamilton County Champion Mower & Binder Co Beter International Harvester Company Dubuque Moline Plow Company Leo F Leslie Hughes H. R. Wilson Dysart John H. Hughes Mary Cliftan St. Patrick's Church

State Tax Bill Advances From Committee Action

The senate passed a measure requiring a $25 000 deposit from insurance companies as a guarantee fund for policyholders and the companion bill cleared the house. Other items include Von Buren 51 prison labor contract changes, a Livestock Resolution, and a drive to revoke licenses of druggists and physicians convicted under federal narcotic laws. A senate resolution urged Congress to investigate direct stock purchases by midwest buyers, prompted by Nebraska’s legislative move.

Tage Cine Inwa Supreme Court John M. Grimm Cedar Rapids Committee On Insurance Senate House Board of Control Board of Central Committee Senate Judiciary Committee Congress Middlewest Nebraska Commission

Flashing Signal at Duryea Street Crossing Planned

A. L. Haldeman of Rock Island Railroad notified city officials that the Duryea street crossing will switch from a bell signal to an automatic flashing light in the street center. A bell atop the post will replace the current bell, which will be removed, signaling motorists with new warning. Randalia Cagers Win.

A. L. Haldeman Rock Island Railroad Company Charles MacKay Glenn A. Tibbitts Cornell Duryea Street

Father and Son Dinners Held At Local Churches

Ninety fathers and sons attended a dinner at the United Presbyterian church last night with speakers OC d Bassarear on fathers behalf and Giair St Clair for sons plus Joe Murray. Bruce Gates spoke at the First Brethren church banquet where 40 were sealed and Lester W Miller toasted The Boy is Father of the Man. Also fifty were served at St Pauls M E B church with Harry Fisher giving the address and musical solos by Clarence Dewey, George Dewey, Gail Cunningham with Rev Thomas L Schaefer leading community singing.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Northminster Presbyterian Church Fathers and Sons Uvilted Presbyterian Church Oc.d. Bassarear Giair St. Clair Joe Murray James Wagner Bruce Gates First Brethren Church Lester W. Miller John Burch, Jr St. Paul's Harry Fisher Clarence George Dewey Gail Cunningham Virginia Cunningham Thomas L. Schaefer

Rotary and Kiwanis to Meet in Two Hotel Loci

Rotary and Kiwanis luncheons plan for next week in the Gold room of Hotel President to inspect the new house. The following week they meet at Hotel Russell Lamson with Stanley Moore addressing Rotarians on sewerage disposal plants for cities. Floyd Goodrich will oversee initiation of several new members. Dr H J Burgstahler Cornell College Mount Vernon will speak to Kiwanis with topic to be announced. Canopus club skips Black's tearoom for a Chamber of Commerce Forward Expansion report dinner at Hotel Bus Sell Samson Tuesday at 12 15 p.m.

Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Russell-Lamson Stanley Moore Floyd Goodrich H. J. Burgstahler Cornells College Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club Canopus Black Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

Rotary Plow Clears County Highways Near Eagle Center

A rotary snowplow loaned by the highway commission operated today on Eagle Center road under County Engineer O. G. Thompson to clear and widen the roadway. Yesterday the plow worked north of Dewar on the Dunkerton road where 30 automobiles were delayed by stalled cars on Thursday.

Highway Commission Eagle Center O. GC. Thompson Dewar Dunkerton Road

Waterlo U C T council inducts twelve new members

Waterlo United Commercial Travelers council inducted twelve new members at a luncheon in Hotel Russell Lamson. Inductees include Carl R. Purvis A R Johnson Elmer G Kates Vernon J Youll Neal M Nutting C G Blackman Charles J Shaffner and Elmer G Glaw. The drive ends with the March 4 annual meeting.

Waterlo Council United Commercial Travelers Russell- Lamson Carl R. Purvis A. R. Johnson Elmer G. Kates Vernon J. Youll Neal M. Nutting C. G. Blackman Charles J. Shaffner Elmer G. Glaw Waterloo Council William M. Pate Guy M. Jackson W. E. Schoen J. O. Matze E. N. Humistan W. C. Bunn W. M. Manning Page L. H. Bailey Sentinel Waterloo Carrner Washington Eiks Club

City in brief mixed travel notes and local incidents

Mrs J J Lyon of 618 Logan avenue left for Chicago to visit a son Harold IT Davidson of Chicago, formerly manager of Landsman’s Clothing, is visiting Water loo. Mrs BE Haulette and daughter Rose of 1804 Fourth Street West returned from Calgary. George Heath and Crale Ellyson of Waterloo were named University Players members at the University of Iowa. Maude Burns gift shop opens March 15 in Park Avenue Hotel President room. Walter G C Jenkyn, 32, of 226 Western Avenue, released after mother posted 1000 cash for his district court appearance on a child stealing charge. A car carrying Mr and Mrs Frank Cowell of 42 Main Street and Mr and Mrs Paul Higgins of 228 Miller Street crashed into a guard rail near Independence. no injuries. Aldis Dunbar, 10, of 430 Stratford Avenue, injured in an auto train crash near Cleveland Street crossing, showed improvement at Presbyterian hospital though still serious.

George Heath Crale Ellyson Waterloo University of Iowa Iowa City University Theatre Park Avenue Maude Burns President Walter GC. Jenkyn Western Avenue Emma Travis Frank Cowell Main Street Paul Higgins Miller Street Independence Aldis Dunbar Stratford Avenue Clevelanh Street Rock Island Presbyterian Hospital

Slaying Case Deepens Mystery In Infant Disappearance

St Joseph Michigan February report ties the ongoing inquiry into the disappearance of an infant to the earlier case against Mrs Ethel Lewis accused of killing eight of her children and grandchildren. Witnesses James and Dora Wallace recount fear the mother might kill the youngest Lewis child, a five month old named Clarence Wesley Gorham who died Sunday leading to arrests. the infant was reportedly adopted out and details of the adoption remained unrevealed. The Wallses also referenced the death of Gorham’s other child in February 1925 at ten days old under unusual circumstances.

St. Joseph Mich Ethel Lewis Okel Gorham Dowagiac James Wallace Wallace

Alma Rubens Fights Dope Habit in Sanitarium

Los Angeles February 16 The Examiner reports Alma Rubens screen star is battling narcotic addiction. Her husband Ricardo Cortez a fellow actor says he does not know how long she has used drugs and notes a recent escalation to hysterical behavior. Rubens entered a sanitarium after involvement in two police inquiries and a chase through Hollywood boulevards as medics moved to take her to care.

Alma Rubens Los Angeles The Examiner Today Alma Ruben Miss Rubens Ricardo Cortez Alma Hollywood Boulevards

Siberian Cold Grips Europe as Death Toll Rises

A sweeping Siberian storm brings blizzards and freezing temps across Belgium Germany France and Britain with dozens dead and widespread outages. In Belgium a baby dies from the cold while Charleroi suffers. In Berlin freeze cuts gas and electricity. water mains fail and schools close. Antwerp port at risk as snow buries villages in Jugoslavia and Thrace endures rain torrents. In Virginia a powder magazine explosion at Norfolk’s Fig Point kills three and injures four amid 1,000 rounds moved.

London Europe Siberian Germany England Berlin Ice Breslau Pehrenhett Zagreb Jugoslavia Thrace Macedonia Norfolk U.R Fig Point Army Claude E. Curling John Duncan Samuel Freeman

Accidental Deaths in Town Rise in Past Year

Des Moines reports show 1494 accidental deaths last year versus 1460 in 1927, a death rate of 614 per 100000. Auto accidents caused 335 deaths, with railroad, mine, and burn fatalities also recorded, while some car train collision deaths are counted under railroad deaths.

Des Moines R. L. McLaren Vital Statistics Division Department * of Health

Pedicord to Erect Tourist Cottages on Grant Highway

HE H Slim Pedicord plans $3 000 improvements east of the city on Grant Highway starting about April 1. He will fill low ground behind the highway and construct 10 modern tourist cottages of 12 by 14 feet with running water electric lights and gas plus a small store. Pedicord has sold his Castle Hill filling station to Members Mutual Oil on contract with a buyback option for up to three years.

He.h Slim) Pedicord Grant Highway Pedicord Castle Hill Members Mutual Oil Company

Coe College Band to Lead Hoover Inaugural Parade

Ployd Barber of Sioux City Iowa drum major will lead the 70 piece Coe college band at the Hoover inaugural services in Washington and at other events including a performance at Arlington National Cemetery grave of the unknown soldiers.

Iowa City Ployd Barber Sioux City Iowa University of Iowa Coe College Herbert Hoover Washington Barber Arlington National Cemetery

Pays Money Back and Dodges Prison

Bes Moines, Feb. 16. William Scarpine, former clerk in the district clerk's office, pleaded guilty to misuse of Veterans of Foreign Wars funds of which he was treasurer. He was sentenced to 15 years but a parole was possible if he refunded the $3,500 embezzled. He has made good the embezzled amount.

Bes Moines William Scarpine Veterans of Foreign Wars Searpino Service Men

Davenport to get Lindberg Flats housing project

Davenport residents will soon live in an apartment house owned by Roy A. Lindberg who has bought and will remodel the Davenport hospital into an in apartment building. The new project, named Lindberg Flats, is expected to boost LG popularity and provide new housing options in Davenport.

Davenport Ian Lindberg Roy A. Lindberg Davenport Hospital

Grandma's Head Cut Sliding Down Hill

Oakland Ta Feb 26 Mrs John Lindsay attempted to entertain grandchildren fearing a fall slid down Hill with them The sled struck a hump near the bottom and Mrs Lindsay suffered a head gash requiring 46 stitches The children escaped injury

Oakland U.R John Lindsay Lindsay

Seek Relatives of Town Fire Victim Miss Lancaster

The body of Miss Succille Lancaster, 20, a nurse maid, died after clothing caught fire on Feb 8. Her body was held in the morgue pending a search for relatives. She formerly lived in Marshalltown, Iowa, and died late Friday from burns.

St. Paul Succille Lancaster

Gladysanne Weatherwax Marries Carle Morrill in Waverly

Miss Gladysanne Weatherwax daughter of Mrs Lillian Weatherwax Fullerton apartments and Carle Morrill of Atlanta Ga were married at 130 a m today at Waverly Ta The ceremony was performed by E A Schiefelbein Justice of the Peace Attendants were L H Wangler and Lucille Wiedeman The couple will honeymoon in Atlanta and reside in Minneapolis Minn Gladysanne has been secretary to H D Grove Riviera Theatre manager Morrill is sales manager of Butlerick publishing Co with Chicago headquarters

Gladysanne Weatherwax Lillian Weatherwax Fullerton Apartments Carle Mar Atlanta Waverly Miss Weatherwax H. D. Grove Riviera Theatre Morrill Buterick Publishing Company Chicago Minneapolis Minn E. A. Schiefelbein Justice of the Peace L. H. Wangler Lucille Wiedeman

Elderly Woman Dislocates Shoulder After Fall at Walnut Court

Mrs F B Newton age 70 of 224 Quincy Street dislocated her right shoulder and cut her right eye when she fell down stairs at Walnut Court apartments while visiting Mrs Julia White. Ambulance transported her to Allen Memorial Hospital where she was reported improved today.

F. B. Newton Quincy Street Walnut Court Apartments Julia White Newton Allen Memorial Hospital

Deere Head Here For Inspection Visit

Co D Wiman president of Deere & Go and of John Deere Tractor company arrived this morning from Moline Illinois for an inspection visit.

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